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The Signature That Changed Everything: Lessons from a $2M Building Dispute

Case Summary: Imerva Corp Pty Ltd v Kuna [2017] VSCA 168 (Imerva)   In building contracts, every signature matters – literally. In Imerva, a couple’s decision to initial rather than formally sign a crucial document clause unraveled a $2 million construction deal. The case is a sharp warning to builders and homeowners alike: skip a

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U.S. Court Rules in Favor of AFBRI in Dispute with Israeli Academy Over Donations

  April 2025 – A U.S. appeals court has sided with the American Foundation for Basic Research in Israel, Inc. (AFBRI) in a legal fight with the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, deciding that the Academy has no right to claim control over AFBRI’s donations.   The Israel Academy, a top research institution established

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Commonwealth v Yunupingu – Landmark Native Title Case

The High Court of Australia’s recent ruling in Commonwealth of Australia v Yunupingu [2025] HCA 6 (Commonwealth v Yunupingu) marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of native title law. To fully grasp the significance of this decision, it’s essential to understand what native title is and trace its development since the landmark Mabo case.​  

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Is Paying an Adjudicated Debt a Must Before Legal Action? A peek into McDonald v MAK Constructions

  Snapshot   Judgment debts and adjudication can be complex territory – especially when there’s a dispute over payment and defects. Consider this scenario: you withhold payment from a builder because you believe their work is defective. The builder takes the dispute to adjudication, and the adjudicator determines that you actually do owe the builder

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